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Seize the DayLyrics by Jack FeldmanMusic by Alan Menken
Arranged by Mac Huff
Available for 3-Part Mixed and 2-Part
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PERFORMANCE NOTES“Seize the Day” is a rousing, showstopping song from the musical, “Newsies.” Originally a Disney movie, “Newsies” was adapted for the stage and became a hit on Broadway. The show was nominated for eight Tony’s and ended up winning two.
In short, “Newsies” is about a gang of newspaper delivery boys that strike against the local New York newspaper. “Seize the Day” is their rallying cry, and they protest and threaten to strike. It is a triumphant song and should be sung with energy and pride.
CHORAL PREPARATIONThere are many moments in this song that use a “call and response” vocal texture in the verse. This is where one melody or phrase (the “call”) is answered with a similar melody found in another vocal part (the “response”). Measures 16-19 and 25-28 are good examples of a “call and response.”
To capture the spirit of this song, isolate and practice the “call and response” moments separately. Focus on sustaining energy and excitement with each “call and response” pattern.
Enjoy!
– Mac Huff
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ARRANGERMac Huff is one of the leading arrangers and composers in the music industry. He is also an accomplished pianist, performer and teacher. Over the years he has composed and arranged music as well as served as musical director for shows at ABC-TV, NBC-TV, The Walt Disney Co., Hallmark, Inc., the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and Six Flags Show Productions. In addition, he is in demand as a lecturer and guest artist for various music festivals and workshops.
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Seize the Day
Music by ALAN MENKENArranged by MAC HUFF
This choral arrangement is for concert use only. The use of costumes, choreography or other elements that evoke the story or characters of this musical work is prohibited.
© 1992 Wonderland Music Company, Inc., Trunksong Music Ltd. and Menken MusicAll Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.
Lyrics byJACK FELDMAN
For 3-Part Mixed* and Piano
Duration: ca. 2:20
*Available separately: 3-Part Mixed (00284705), 2-Part (00284706), VoiceTrax CD (00284707) halleonard.com/choral Visit choralmusicdirect.com to purchase and download digital scores and audio mp3s.
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jœ œ jœ œ œthat’s how you win it.
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Now is the time to seize the day.
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œ œ œ œ œ .œb œ œNow is the time to seize the day.
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An-swer the call and don’t de- lay!
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.œ œ œ œ œ œWrongs will be right - ed
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.œ œ œ œ .œ JœLet us seize the
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œ œ œ œ œ .œb œ œNow let ’em hear it loud and clear!
œ œ œ œ œ .œb œ œNow let ’em hear it loud and clear!
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œ œ œ œ œ .œb œ œLike it or not, we’re draw - ing near!
œ œ œ œ œ .œb œ œLike it or not, we’re draw - ing near!
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.œ œ œ œ œ œProud and de - fi - ant,
.œ œ œ œ œ œProud and de - fi - ant,
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.œ œ œ œ œ œwe’ll slay the gi - ant.
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.œ œ œ œ .œ JœJudg - ment day is
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œ œ œ œ œ .œb œ œNow is the time to seize the day.
œ œ œ œ œ .œb œ œNow is the time to seize the day.
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Now is the time to seize the day.
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œ œ œ œ œ .œb œ œAn-swer the call and don’t de- lay!
œ œ œ œ œ .œb œ œAn-swer the call and don’t de- lay!
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.œ œ œ œ œ œNoth - ing can break us,
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.œ œ œ œ .œ Jœquit be - fore we’re
.œ œ œ œ .œ Jœquit be - fore we’re
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